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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for October 03, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for October 03, 2026

    A drier air mass with lower humidity, sunny skies and light to moderate winds expected through Sunday. Isolated showers possible windward and mauka spots...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for October 03, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for October 03, 2026

    A small background south swell will surf mostly steady along south facing shores through the weekend. A new small, long-period south swell, originating...

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    Oahu News:

    Following a fire that sent heavy smoke across Pearl City, health officials have ordered a Pearl City junkyard to cease operations immediately. Commuters should prepare for lane closures on the H-2 Freeway this week for utility pole replacement, which will impact traffic in both directions. In Kailua, a grand jury has indicted a 24-year-old woman in connection to a fatal shooting at the Target parking lot. Meanwhile, Oahu mourns its 31st traffic fatality of 2026 after a bicyclist was killed in Kalihi. For those looking for family activities during the fall break, ‘Ohana Drift Lab is offering extended hours at O‘ahu’s only indoor karting experience from October 5 through 9.

    Health officials order Pearl City junkyard to cease operations after fire

    Oct 3, 2026 Star Advertiser

    H-2 lanes to close for utility pole replacement this week

    Oct 3, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Two lane closure on the H-2 Freeway beginning Monday, Oct. 5
    Oct 3, 2026 Hawaii.gov
    $2.5 billion Amazon settlement: More payments being sent out, with another round possible

    $2.5 billion Amazon settlement: More payments being sent out, with another round possible

    Oct 2, 2026 KHON2

    "Economic Freedom: What It Means and Why It Matters to Hawaii"

    Oct 3, 2026 Hawaii Free Press

    "PUC to Hear Testimony on HECO Storm Response"

    Oct 2, 2026 Hawaii Free Press

    Grand jury indicts woman, 24, in fatal Kailua shooting

    Oct 3, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Honolulu grand jury indicts woman in fatal Kailua shooting
    Oct 2, 2026 KHON2
    Defense attorney challenges evidence in Kailua Fall Festival murder case
    Oct 2, 2026 KHON2

    Maui News Chevron Forward

    Hawaiian Electric assists National Park Service in restoring power to Kalaupapa

    With power now restored, approximately 60 Kalaupapa residents, patients and staff are one step closer to returning home after being temporarily relocated on Sept. 11 due to issues with the settlement's drinking water system and subsequent impacts from Hurricane Nolo.

    Central Maui community budget meeting scheduled next week

    Central Maui residents are invited to participate in a community budget meeting next week to provide input on drafting Maui County's budget for fiscal year 2028, which begins July 1, 2027

    Flooding forced traumatic moves to Oʻahu for longterm patients, but health, spirits improve with return to Maui

    Some residents of Hale Makamae, the only intermediate care facility for adults with developmental disabilities, are now back at Maui Memorial Medical Center as they await the $65 million renovation and reopening of their longterm facility at Kula Hospital.

    Maui Weather Forecast for October 03, 2026

    A drier air mass with lower humidity, sunny skies and light to moderate winds expected through Sunday. Isolated showers possible windward and mauka spots...

    Construction begins on 60 Front Street homes lost in the Lahaina wildfire

    Homeowners and project partners gathered today to mark the groundbreaking for the rebuild of Lahaina Residential, a 60-home community at 1034 Front Street lost in the August 2023 wildfire.

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    Hawaiʻi State Energy Office offers free energy efficiency training

    Live, self-paced courses provide flexible opportunities for contractors and residents to build skills in heat pumps, ENERGY STAR, multi-family energy auditing and building performance.

    Island Energy Services donates $25K to Kauaʻi Economic Development Board for Hurricane Lowell relief

    The contribution supports community efforts to deliver emergency resources to Kauaʻi residents affected by the storm.

    Beloved 91-year-old Kekaha cyclist remembered as family seeks help after fatal crash

    Bonifacio Ventura regularly worked in his garden before heading out on his bicycle, with "these simple things" bringing him much joy, his daughter said.

    County charter amendment would clarify Planning Commission appeals process

    Planning Department appeals are now heard by the Planning Commission or a hearings officer. The charter also lists the Zoning Board of Appeals as a third option, which was added in 2016 but has never been used; the amendment would update the county charter to match the current process.

    State briefs for Oct 3: Updates and announcements from the State of Hawaiʻi

    October begins with information and reminders from four state departments.

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    Police investigating 26th traffic fatality of 2026 following single-vehicle crash in Mountain View

    Investigators determined a green 1998 Toyota pickup truck was traveling south the night of Oct. 2 on North Kulani Road when the driver lost control, causing the truck to veer onto the right shoulder, strike a tree and overturn; he was found unresponsive at the scene.

    UH study of microplastics, infant brain development receives $3.3M National Institutes of Health grant

    The five-year study is trying to determine if exposure to microplastics can influence a child’s brain development and generate knowledge that can help give every child a healthier start in life.

    Everything you need to know about the 2026 Ironman World Championship in Kona

    We have all the information you need about the championship week and race day, including course routes, road impacts, spectator information and much more.

    Men, women to once again share the field in the Ironman World Championship in Kona

    This year, 2,548 athletes, 110 of them professionals, are registered to take on the grueling 240.6-mile swim, bike and run course.

    Hawaiʻi Island YWCA holds groundbreaking for $7 million preschool expansion

    The current preschool is at capacity with 90 children, but the expansion will enable 35 more kids ages 2 to 5 to get the head start in life.

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